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Poem Analysis Rubric

Evaluation rubric for Harlem Renaissance poem analysis assignment. Students also posted this assignment on Moodle.

Rubric Code: EX2A55

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Subject: Humanities

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: 9-12

HR Poem Analysis
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 5 pts
Requirements	Poor Shorter than the required 150 words or exceedingly long Not turned in on time, or hard copy not provided to instructor Poem is in our course reading packets Multiple writing errors, capitalization, spelling, sentences	Fair On time Paper copy turned in 150-250 words, possibly slightly longer Poem not in packet Written in standard English, all sentences complete and correct, only a few errors	Good Shorter analyses (150-170 words) are complete, do not omit relevant details Longer analyses (225-250) are concise, avoid irrelevant comments Bold choice, or poem has some essential characteristic of Harlem Renaissance Error free (one error max)
Organization	Poor No discernible main idea or clear main idea without support Flow of ideas hard to follow, no linkage No introduction or conclusion evident	Fair Functional intro and conc Clear main idea, followed by detailed support Ideas flow in logical sequence, linked to thesis	Good Engaging hook, clear main idea, detailed support, logical ideas, linked to thesis and each other, effective sequencing enhances argument, clear and compelling conclusion
Thesis	Poor No discernible main idea Analysis is a collection of unrelated comments on the poem	Fair Thesis attempted, may be vague or confusing Thesis does not offer a specific theme statement, but identifies only a topic	Good Clear thesis, with specific theme statement that defines the focus and boundaries of the analysis
Textual Support	Poor Missing Irrelevant Unclear, confusing Misinterpreted Unexplained	Fair At least one strong piece of textual support Some good textual support, but may overlook other, stronger evidence in poem Incomplete support Some details are weak, but overall approach is sound	Good Strong, relevant, specific, well-chosen textual support Multiple passages offered as support for interpretation Strong case built for theme's centrality and significance
Poesy	Poor No reference to author's use of language, imagery, rhythm, etc.	Fair Adds comment on poesy but does not tie it to meaning, theme, mood, etc.	Good Reinforces thematic analysis by incorporating poesy
Ideas/Understanding	Poor May leave out or ignore important aspects of poem Incomplete interp Major or minor misreading of the poem Fails to demonstrate any understanding of poem's context within the Harlem Renaissance	Fair Correct interpretation Logical analysis Some portions may be very insightful, but others are shallower Lacks sense of context or completeness	Good Perceptive, insightful, illuminating analysis Original or intriguing ideas not immediately obvious to reader Encompasses poem as a whole Scrutinizes poem deeply Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the poem and how it fits into the context of the Harlem Renaissance

Keywords:

Harlem Renaissance

Subjects:

Humanities

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